Como 1907 host Manchester United in club's first-ever Champions League meeting
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The gist
Como 1907 face Manchester United at the Sinigaglia on Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League group stage.
Both sides arrive on three points, so the first-ever meeting shapes the group table.
Background
Como 1907 are an Italian Serie A club coached by Cesc Fàbregas, the former midfielder now in charge at the Sinigaglia Stadium. The club's rise has been rapid: Fàbregas noted that "just four years ago, we were in a very different position," and the side played the first European away fixture in their history days before a recent league win at Fiorentina. The Manchester United match is Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League group stage and the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, with both teams on three points.
How it unfolded
- Sep 21, 2025Como won at Fiorentina's Artemio Franchi with goals from Marc-Oliver Kempf and Jayden Addai, both set up by Nico Paz, sealing a 94th-minute comeback.
- Oct 16, 2026Como's official site published the story of POSTO, architect Filippo Brambilla's project reusing old seats from the dismantled Curva Ovest at the Sinigaglia.
- Oct 17, 2026Como announced the signing of Italian EA FC pro player Francesco Pio "Obrun" Tagliafierro on a multi-year contract for Como Gaming Club.
- Oct 18, 2026Como won 3-1 away to Fiorentina on Serie A Matchday 7, with goals from Liberali, Nico Paz, Pongračić and Douvikas; Willy Kambwala made his debut.
- Oct 21, 2026Como host Manchester United at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium for Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 Champions League group stage, the clubs' first-ever meeting.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Fàbregas called it "a special day for our club, our city and our fans," saying United have great history and players but that Como want to compete and try to win.
- Official
- Fàbregas said the club is not building around established names but giving young players the chance to develop and become stars.
- Executive
- Como executive Suwarso said the club's future rests on operating as a "premium sports tourism" venture in which football is one attraction but not the only strand.